I recently spent the evening with a group of close friends around a bonfire in my backyard. Our time together began early and it ended late. To be honest, none of us noticed the time slip by because we were so engaged with one another in taking turns telling stories... read more
Encouraging team members to focus on each other not only bolsters their psychological safety and builds trust, but also boosts their creativity over all. Research suggests that adopting an other-centered perspective can actually spur more creative thought and increase the number and quality of solutions you can generate. Professors Evan... read more
The cost of you not becoming the best leader in your organization is costly. Personal development is a stewardship issue and one of the most powerful ways we can learn is by applying disciplines from other industries to our leadership toolbox. In recent article executives at google, executives shared three things... read more
I was recently asked by my friends at The Church Memo to answer – 8 questions on the topic of media, production and creativity in the church. I pray these answers will give you some ideas to think about when it comes to leading these areas in your ministry. 1.... read more
I recently finished my third book, Creative Potential: Principles for Unleashing Your God-Given Calling, and one of the overarching themes of the book is the role creativity plays in scripture. Growing up, I never used to think that creativity was really a biblical concept. And every once in a while... read more
I have two sons who are 3 years apart. The oldest one is 5 years old now and for the past 3 years has, for the most part, largely ignored the presence of the younger one, which is understandable as younger siblings can tend to be a bit annoying. This... read more
The creative process can feel like capturing lightning in a bottle. Below are some steps to ensure you release the creative talent on your team and leverage your brainstorming meetings to the max. Communicate The Scope Beforehand A lot of creatives are quick on their feet and love to spitball... read more
Ever had one of those seasons where you just felt like the idea well had run dry? I know I have. As creatives in a church environment we can often get wrapped up in the day to day. After all, Sunday Is always coming. There are graphics to be made,... read more
A great stage design can be one of the highlights of the experience you are creating for your congregation on Sunday. Here are three ways you can achieve an effective stage design at your church: Be at the creative meetings for your pastoral staff. Know the material. An effective stage... read more